Help on Preparing proposals and Scientific Writing

[Marilyn T. Smith]

Below is information about two courses relevant for Postdoctoral 
scholars -- Preparing Competitive Research Proposals and Scientific & 
Technical Writing

There is no fee for these courses.

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>Preparing Competitive Research Proposals
>Nov 6 and 7: 9am-4pm [W89-315]
>(attend both sessions)
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>In this two-day workshop, participants use structured exercises, 
>discussion, and skill practice to strengthen their abilities to 
>prepare research proposals.  During the course, participants 
>identify how to:
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>* develop a coherent strategy
>* prepare standard proposal elements
>* emphasize benefits to the client
>* select critical material for executive summaries
>* read and respond to Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
>* determine the need for graphics and other support materials.
>
>To register, go to: http://training.mit.edu/tr?courseid=11102  If 
>you are unable to register using this method, you can register by 
>sending email to pctrain-reg at mit.edu.  Please include your phone 
>number, office address, and department name.
>
>Scientific & Technical Writing
>Oct 15, 22, and 29: 9am-4pm [W89-315]
>(attend all sessions)
>
>This course equips engineers, analysts, scientists, programmers, 
>technicians, editors, and other technical professionals with tools 
>to produce quality technical prose. Participants are introduced to 
>an efficient, systematic approach to organizing and writing complex 
>technical documentation. All lessons include practical exercises and 
>individualized feedback.  By the end of this course, participants 
>will be able to :
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>* structure technical information
>* edit technical writing
>* communicate efficiently for diverse readers
>* write clear, concise, and persuasive documents
>* control technical language.
>
>To register, go to: http://training.mit.edu/tr?courseid=11106  If 
>you are unable to register using this method, you can register by 
>sending email to pctrain-reg at mit.edu.  Please include your phone 
>number, office address, and department name.
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